This heavy duty and light weight truss system and armor is designed to take serious abuse and reinforce your front Dana 30 or 44 JK axle. The 1/4" thick truss top and 10 Ga. gusseting incorporates a unique design to strengthen both axle tubes, not just the long tube (commonly found in "other" designs). The precision cut and formed components of this setup ensure a hassle-free installation.

This ARMOR KIT includes all the parts to make your JK Dana 30 or 44 a rock solid, sturdy axle. Simply choose which axle you have for the truss to get started. If you don't want some of the components, we offer everything for individual sale. For details on each part, click the pictures below.

NOTE: If your lift replaces your trackbar and mounts to the factory axle bracket (typical with a lift that includes an adjustable trackbar), choose FACTORY HEIGHT BRACKET. If you are doing a DRAG LINK FLIP (which requires a minimum 3" lift and bumpstop extensions), choose RAISED HEIGHT BRACKET.

For details on each version of our trackbar brackets, click the icons below.

THIS KIT IS INTENDED FOR VEHICLES WITH AT LEAST MINOR LIFTS. IF USING WITH NO LIFT, CHECK CLEARANCES BEFORE INSTALLING. NOT TESTED IN NON-US JKs WITH DIESEL ENGINES or RIGHT HAND DRIVE AXLES.**

NOTE: This kit requires general welding and fabrication skills including welding to the cast center section and cast inner c's. Welding should only be done by a competent welder. Artec Industries implies no guarantees or warranties and is not liable for improper installation.

*Some grinding and fitment may be required when installing this kit. Every axle varies slightly and some fabrication may be required.

** In rare and extreme cases, the truss may come into contact with oil pan. Prior to operating the vehicle, remove the coil springs, cycle the suspension including full compression of both sides simultaneously and add bumpstop extensions to prevent damage to oil pan.

The fit was great & is a great product. I have installed this kit on both of my JK's.The C's & lower control arm skids & track bar bracket are very strong. Thanks for making such great products.

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Reviewed by: Dan Hubers from Noble OK..
on 11/14/2014

5/5

front truss

Great product fit like a glove. had to cut and trim a little to work with AEV front track bar/high steer kit but everything worked out good. Welded everything together much stronger they then before. I used a mig welded and didn't preheat anything no cracks. I plan to install the same type of kit on my friends TJ w/ a dana 30.

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Reviewed by: John from CA.
on 8/27/2014

5/5

Shop owner

I have installed many of these JK front axle Armor kits, and as with any Artec product I have installed the fit and finish is second to none. I would highly recommend this kit to anyone needing to add some beef to their axle.

Great quality and fitment. Installation instructions were easy to follow. I kept waiting for something to go wrong because installation was so smooth but i got it welded up with out a hitch. Customer service is top notch too.

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Reviewed by: Eli Brown from Bakersfield CA.
on 4/25/2015

5/5

SSG Elfering

I just want to say thank you for an amazing product. I love the piece of mind that it gives me when I am out on the trail. It lets me give that obstacle one last try without fear of damage. Thanks again for an amazing product.

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Reviewed by: David from Chicago, IL.
on 3/31/2015

5/5

Happy JK owner

Installed this product on 2017 JK sport with DANA 30. Running 37" tires with 4:88 gears. I did the install my self in my garage with a wire welder. If you have any experience welding at all you can install with ease. Im not exactly easy on the rig and so far have not hade any trouble. I have ran trails that my buddies with DANA 44's won't run and have still been able to drive my rig home! Great product and would definitely recommend!!

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Reviewed by: Chris Johnson from Cleveland, MO.
on 5/14/2018

5/5

Axle truss

All parts fit well and really reinforced the front axle ready

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Reviewed by: Wayne Schmid from Roseville Ca.
on 7/28/2018

5/5

Great, solid product

Great, solid product. Clean cuts and great bends make for a good fit. In my case, I think the axle's manufacturing tolerances made the fit less than optimal. The passenger's side upper link mount was located closer to the passenger's side of the axle than the truss was made for. I had to grind and plasma cut the top plate to fit. Also, I had to grind down the pieces between the passenger's spring perch and the upper link mount to fit. This was not a huge deal, but it increased my install time a bit. I also had a pretty crushed up lower control arm mount on the driver's side that needed much straightening to fit the LCA armor piece. Everything else fit as if it was cut specifically for my axle.
Lastly, I feel the steering stabilizer mounting area would be better served by a tab, or a shock mount rather than two holes. I was not able to put a bolt through without grinding down the bolt. This was partly my fault as I has a weld bead that I could have skipped running close to the back of that mounting hole. I will end up with hyrdo-assist in the future, so that will be reworked at that time.
Despite what may seem like a lot of gripes, I feel this is a great product and a great addition to my JKUR. I would buy it again.

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Reviewed by: Bart Jozefiak from Highland Village, TX..
on 4/10/2018

5/5

Mechanic

Great fit, installation went very smoothly. My only complaint is the instruction to remove the electronics for the diff lock. Should instructed NOT to remove diff lock indicator switch, as you have to remove the carrier to install the switch after removal.

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Reviewed by: Robert Perkins from Lander WY.
on 3/12/2018

4/5

JeepLover1234

Looks awesome on my new axle build and would definitly recommend it to anyone, gives it a very beefy look to it and im sure the performance of it is just as great! Thanks guys!

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Reviewed by: Jordan Ramsey from Chambersburg .
on 11/16/2017

5/5

Q:This may be a dumb one but here it goes... Can this kit be welded on without taking out all of the internals?Gears, seals, locker, ect...

Asked by: Brandon
- 11/17/2015

A: We get asked this a lot, so don't worry. This kit can be welded without removing internal components.

On a similar note, it is definitely easier to install this by removing the axle from the vehicle unless you have a vehicle lift.

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Q:Hi there,
I have a Metalcloak 3.5" lift in my 2013 JK, with a Rock Krawler bomb proof front track bar. I don't have a drag link flip done yet, but plan on having that done by next spring.
My question is, with the components I have, would I need the stock height or raised height track bar bracket? I was under the assumption id need the raised one as per the notes in the front axle armour page, however multiple forums have given my mixed responses.
Cheers.

Asked by: Mat
- 8/25/2016

A: The only reason to select the raised trackbar bracket is if you are doing the draglink flip.

This is to make sure as you adjust the draglink geometry you also adjust the trackbar.

If you are planning on doing the flip within a reasonable amount of time you can get the raised option now and mount to the lower hole, but you may experience some bump-steer.

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Q:Will this work on the new Rubicon Recon edition that has larger inner c's and thicker axle tube?

Asked by: George
- 7/14/2017

A: Yes. The only modification that needs to be done is to widen the top inner c pieces. You can do this by simply using an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel and cut next to bend on the middle face and spread the bracket apart and reweld it back together. You don't have to completely cut off the sides, just slot it almost to the edge and slide it over the c and weld together again.

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